Promotion: parent & partner visas.
We offer $750 discount to family of current clients, so ask us about this saving! Examples are: 2nd set of parents for parent visas; sibling being referred for partner/spouse visa.
Why fees vary
Under the Code of Conduct for registered migration agents, the amount your agent charges (fees) must be fair and reasonable. Your agent will set their fee based on your circumstances, the complexity of your case, what work has been done/still needs to be done, and the urgency of your case.
Agent fees vary and depend on:
- Your visa application type.
- The amount of time it will take to prepare your application. Some visa applications take longer to prepare than others. You can check how much your agent might charge you in the list of fees in the Agent fee data table below.
- The level of service you need.
- If you need extra help or have complex circumstances. For example your agent might charge more if you have dependants on your application (such as children).
- The experience and qualifications of your agent. If your agent is a lawyer or has many years of experience, their fees might be higher. If your agent’s fees seem too high, discuss this with them before signing a contract.
Consider talking to a few agents about their service and fees, before you choose one and sign a written contract with them.
Our fees are determined by the specifics of your case, i.e. complexity, urgency, type of visa, whether a submission (legal argument) is required, how many are included in the application and whether you complete our electronic questionnaire or not, etc.
This MARA table is no longer published, but this gives you a fair idea of fees charged by agents. Fees are influenced by complexity, urgency, agent’s experience, etc. (NOTE: MARA no longer publishes a fee guide. The guide below is dated June 2017. Fees have increased somewhat. Ask us for a quotation)
| Agent fee data MARA – 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Temporary visa services | Bridging visa
Business (visitor) Graduate – Skilled Other temporary resident Other visitor Student Student Guardian Temporary Graduate Temporary Non-business Temporary Work Skilled (457) Tourist Working Holiday |
$150 – $550
$500 – $1,500 $990 – $2,500 $1000 – $2,500 $500 – $1,500 $500 – $2,420 $550 – $2,000 $750 – $2,500 $1000 – $3,000 $2,000 – $5,000 $330 – $1,500 $500 – $1,250 |
| Permanent visa services | Australian Declaratory visa
Business Skills Child Migration Employer Nomination Scheme General Skilled Migration Humanitarian Offshore Onshore Protection Other Skilled Parent Migration Partner Migration Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Returning Resident Skilled Independent Special Migration |
$550 – $5,500
$3,700 – $18,000 $1,500 – $3,800 $2,500 – $5,500 $2,000 – $4,800 $1,500 – $4,950 $1,100 – $5,500 $2,200 – $5,000 $2,000 – $4,200 $500 – $4,400 $3,300 – $6,000 $500 – $2,000 $2,200 – $4,750 $1,300 – $5,500 |
| Other | New Zealand Special Category visa
Review Application |
$500 – $2,200
$1,500 – $5,000 |
Note: These fees are in Australian dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST). These fees do not include visa application charges payable to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).
Source: MARA